Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bus Driver and become a vital part of your community! This role offers a unique opportunity to connect with your passengers daily, providing an essential service that makes a difference in their lives. With full paid training to earn your PCV licence, competitive pay rates, and opportunities for development, you'll be supported every step of the way. Experience the satisfaction of being appreciated by those you serve and enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexible shifts. If you're passionate about customer service and ready to embark on a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Full paid training

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing CPC training

Career development opportunities

Access to Mydrive app with rewards

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age and have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Transporting passengers safely and efficiently to their destinations.
• Building relationships with regular passengers on routes.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Driving Skills

Flexibility

Education

PCV Licence

Job description

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Tunbridge Wells depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them.

As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK?

We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team.

Rates of pay:
During Training (the first 4-6 weeks) - £11.44 per hour
Rates after Training:
Monday to Friday - £12.52 first 6 months, then £16.10 per hour
Saturday and Sunday and Overtime - £12.52 first 6 months, then £17.12 per hour
Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.

What’s in it for you?

• Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence - you'll go through our Arriva Training School and learn everything you need to know about being a Bus Driver. The training generally lasts approx. 4 weeks and will take place at our Northfleet depot, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.
• Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.
• Ongoing CPC training.
• Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver.
• Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts our customers at the heart of what we do, and what a responsibility for you to be transporting our precious cargo ensuring they get to their destinations.
• Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area.

Hours of Work:

• 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.
• Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
• We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately.
• Overtime available at request / availability.

Requirements:

• Must be over 18 years of age
• Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• Can pass a drug and alcohol test
• Great people and customer service skills
• Flexibility to work shifts

This is an excellent time to start your journey with us, with paid training through our Arriva training school, and rates increasing across the area.

At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together…not just our passengers.